The proposed bill establishes a comprehensive biofuels education and promotion program in Minnesota, aimed at increasing public awareness and usage of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel. It mandates the creation of an advisory council to oversee the program, which will include up to 15 members with expertise in biofuels. The council will advise on program management, grant eligibility, and accountability mechanisms, while the commissioner of agriculture will be responsible for administering the program and submitting annual reports detailing grant activities and program impacts.

Additionally, the bill introduces new compatibility standards for underground gasoline storage tanks, requiring that any new systems installed after December 31, 2026, must be compatible with gasoline containing up to 25% ethanol. It also includes an appropriation from the general fund to support the biofuels education and promotion program for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill amends existing statutes and proposes new coding in Minnesota Statutes to facilitate these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 41A.15, 116.49